Let's discuss 'fake news' in a time of 'alternative facts'

Two Coloradans at the center of “fake news” stories will talk to NEXT anchor Kyle Clark about finding the truth in a time of "alternative facts."

Author:
Nicole Vap

Published:
1:35 PM MDT March 16, 2017

Let's have a conversation about "fake news" stories, and the truth.

9NEWS and Next anchor Kyle Clark hosted a panel discussion about fighting "fake news" in a time of "alternative facts."

Our conversation included Jay Seaton, publisher of the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, will talk about his threats to sue a state senator for defamation after the senator described the paper as “fake news." Sen. Ray Scott, a West Slope Republican, accused the Sentinel of printing “fake news” following a story about a pending bill to change the state’s public records law. Sen. Scott declined multiple invitations to take part in the interview, citing the pending lawsuit. He said he would change his mind if Seaton “swears off his lawsuit”.